Military personnel in Colombia's capital held a memorial service for those killed in a cargo plane accident in the southern region. Meanwhile, soccer superstar Lionel Messi participated in practice sessions as Argentina prepared for an upcoming exhibition game.
During the week of March 20-26, 2026, significant events unfolded across Latin America and the Caribbean region.
In Colombia’s capital of Bogotá, military personnel conducted a memorial ceremony honoring those who perished in a cargo aircraft accident that occurred in Puerto Leguizamo, located in the nation’s southern territory.
Meanwhile, world-renowned soccer player Lionel Messi participated in practice sessions in Buenos Aires as Argentina’s national team prepared for an exhibition match against Mauritania.
In Mexico, groups of migrants traveled through Chiapas state to demonstrate against extended delays in processing their documentation and to seek permission to relocate to regions offering better job opportunities.
The photo collection highlighting these events was assembled by photographer Martín Mejía, who works from Lima, Peru.
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